The Spanish Navy training tall ship, Juan Sebastian de Elcano, will be docked at the Port of Pensacola’s Commendencia Street Slip through Saturday, June 3. This visit – the ship’s ninth to…
Category: Pensacola
City receives funds for Miraflores Burial Ground Study
The City of Pensacola has been selected to receive a $22,160 grant from the National Park Service to fund a ground penetrating radar survey at Miraflores Park as part of the Miraflores…
Making Progress on Transition (Report)
The City of Pensacola published a progress report on how well it has implemented the Mayor’s Transition Team recommendations since November 2022, when Mayor D.C. Reeves took office. At his Tuesday presser,…
Daily Outtakes: Talking with Tim
Mentor: Malcolm Thomas I interviewed Superintendent Tim Smith yesterday and asked if he felt his predecessor, Malcolm Thomas, was undermining his leadership. “No, he was a mentor to me, and I’m really…
Jefferson St. Parking Garage Face-Lift
At his presser today, Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed the repairs and improvements being made to the Jefferson Street Parking Garage. “I’m a believer in paid parking, but I’m also a believer in…
Bergosh to fund Perdido lifeguard stands
On WCOA this morning, Escambia County Commissioner Jeff Bergosh announced that he would use his discretionary funds to pay for lifeguard stands on the public beaches on Perdido Key. “I’m going put…
Mayor: 4 to 1 odds for America’s Cup
At his press conference yesterday, Mayor D.C. Reeves was excited about the city receiving over $12 million in Triumph and state grants to relocate American Magic’s headquarters to the Port of Pensacola….
Breaking: DeSantis gives $3.9 million for American Magic move
Full Steam Ahead Today, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded more than $3.9 million to the City of Pensacola through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to facilitate infrastructure improvements at the Port…
Daily Outtakes: Saturday Fun
9 a.m. Palafox Market South Palafox Market is expanding its popular Saturday farmers market to Plaza Ferdinand on South Palafox starting Saturday, May 13. For more information, visit palafoxmarket.com. 10 a.m. A1S…
Making Magic at the Port
On WCOA this morning, Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves discussed the uniqueness of the effort to relocate American Magic to the Port of Pensacola. Why this matters: The Triumph staff has estimated the…
Triumph board passes huge grant for port
I’ve just received word that Triumph Gulf Coast unanimously approved the City of Pensacola’s request for $8.5 million for the design, renovation and finish out of the partially-completed Warehouse 10 at the…
New Blue Angels executive officer named
Cmdr. Bryce Aubuchon has been named the incoming executive officer of the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, for the 2024-2025 show seasons. Why this matters: The Blue Angels are internal…